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“I did go to a film school in Sarajevo. I studied film and theatre directing. There was a war raging in the country while I was studying, and we did not have neither electricity nor cinemas for three and a half years.” quote by Jasmila Zbanic
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“I did go to a film school in Sarajevo. I studied film and theatre directing. There was a war raging in the country while I was studying, and we did not have neither electricity nor cinemas for three and a half years.”

Jasmila Zbanic

About This Quote

Source Interview: Film School in Sarajevo, 1990s

Studying film amid war taught resilience and creativity despite scarcity of resources.

In simple terms: War taught resilience and creativity.

Key Takeaway

Embrace adversity as a catalyst for growth.

Themes

resilience creativity conflict education

Mood

determined reflective

Type

inspirational personal narrative

When to use this quote

  • film school during war
  • creative projects with limited tools
  • teaching under duress

Key Concepts

war resource scarcity artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How did you adapt your creative process?
  • What strengths emerged from those constraints?
A Different Perspective

Limited resources can hinder technical learning.

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